One Tree Hill’s Barbara Alyn Woods Reveals She’s Been Crushing on Mark Anderson and Texting Him Since His Time on The Golden Bachelorette

Love might be blooming off-screen in the most unexpected way — and it involves a beloved One Tree Hill alum and a rising star from The Golden Bachelorette.

Barbara Alyn Woods, best known for her role as Deb Scott on One Tree Hill, is setting social media abuzz after recently admitting that she’s had a crush on The Golden Bachelorette standout Mark Anderson — and has even been texting him since he was still on the show.

In a lighthearted interview on a podcast this week, Barbara didn’t hold back as she spilled the tea about her secret admiration. “Okay, I’m just going to say it,” she began with a laugh. “I started watching The Golden Bachelorette like everyone else, but when Mark came on the screen, I was like… wow. He’s charming, grounded, and that smile? I was hooked.”

The actress went on to reveal that she managed to get Mark’s number through mutual connections in the industry and has been “sending the occasional message” even while he was still part of the televised journey to find love.

“I wasn’t trying to interfere or anything,” Barbara clarified. “It was just innocent — a few texts here and there. I was just cheering him on, letting him know someone out here was rooting for him.”

Now that Mark is no longer on The Golden Bachelorette, fans are speculating whether this connection might evolve into something more serious. According to insiders, the two have been in “frequent and flirty contact” since his departure from the show.

While neither Barbara nor Mark have confirmed if they’ve taken things beyond texting, fans are already shipping the duo. “Deb Scott and a golden bachelor? This is the rom-com I didn’t know I needed,” one Twitter user wrote. Another fan commented, “Barbara Alyn Woods going after what she wants? Iconic behavior.”

Whether it’s just friendly admiration or the start of a real-life love story, one thing’s for sure: Barbara and Mark are giving fans a reason to smile — and maybe even believe in love across franchises. Stay tuned!